These and other allegations by former
Adyar accountant Mr M Kannan are serious and disturbing. Despite his rapid
response inauguration, the International President is slow in responding to
this issue, but it will be difficult for him to justify remaining silent. It
may be advisable for members not to visit Adyar until a clear statement is
made, by the president, that the matter has been dealt with.

An enquiry into staff victimisation at
Adyar is essential, but as Mr S Harihara Raghavan was a member of the 2014
election committee, an enquiry into the conduct of the election must also
accompany it. Mr Kannanís allegation that Mr S Harihara Raghavan claims to be
able to put anyone in prison is chilling, and having heard this claim, nobody
can feel safe at Adyar. Membersí view of Adyar has changed as a result of these
allegations and some may no longer wish to go there.

The reason for the General Councilís
silence, during the election and beyond, is still a mystery, and some may now
speculate that the members of the inherently weak General Council were
subjected some form of coercion. Questions surrounding the General Councilís
silence need to be cleared up along with doubts about the 2014 presidential
election.